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Topic ID #30553 - posted 1/5/2014 4:54 AM

GIS APPLIED IN ARCHAEOLOGY (Menorca, Spain)

sanisera

THE SANISERA FIELD SCHOOL 2014http://www.ecomuseodecavalleria.com/the-sanisera-field-school-video.aspOur
commitment is to promote Archaeology in its different aspects of
research, training, and conservation, with a basic and clear purpose: to
involve anyone from around the world who wishes to gain access to this
scientific field. Sanisera is an international archaeological
organization whose main aim is that of promoting and developing
research, so that our current and future generations can be enriched by
culture and education in this field.

Part 1. Preparing a Topographic Data Base of the siteIn
the first part of the course, participants will prepare a Topographic
Data Base of the site using an Electronic Total Station, in order to
create a DEM (Digital Elevation Model) and archaeological maps in a CAD
drawing file. In this way, students will also learn how to use an
Electronic Total Station, as well as software like Golden and AutoCAD. Time dedicated to this part of the program: 35%.

Part 2. 3D Modeling with Photomodeler, Photoshop & CorelDrawThe
second part deals with the usage of photogrammetry to create a 3D
Modeling, which will be based on photos from some structures of the
excavated Roman city and cemetery of Sanisera. Participants will learn
how to use software such as Photomodeler, Photoshop and CorelDraw. Time dedicated to this part of the program: 10%.Part 3. 3D Modeling using Google Sketchup 8The
third part will combine published images of Roman architecture, photos
from the Sanisera city and cemetery that have been excavated, satellite
images from Google Maps and Google Earth, and CAD graphics, all in order
to create a 3D Model of the site, using Google Sketchup 8. Time dedicated to this part of the program: 5%.

Part 4. Creating an archaeological GIS platformFinally,
in the last part of the program, students will practice their computer
drawing skills, so they can create an archaeological GIS platform from
the applied recording system of Sanisera. And in this way, students will
also learn how to use the ARCGIS software. Time dedicated to this part of the program: 50%.

Directed at

This course is designed for students that have participated in an
archaeological excavation and would like to learn about archaeological
tools used to document research information collected with rigor and
quality.

Many students studying archaeology, anthropology and
classics have participated as part of a research team. However, not
many have experience in using a total station for creating plans or GIS
for processing the large volume of information generated during an
excavation.

If you would like to enhance your studies and experiences
in archaeology as well as be more competitive and efficient within
your field, then with this course you will learn skills that will set
you apart. Currently, using GIS to process collected data shows
importance towards any type of research project, be it an archaeological
survey or excavation.

This program is advanced and specialized,
focusing on extracting the maximum performance from software and
technology available to archaeologist.

We recommend that if you have
no excavation experience, that you first participate in one of the
following Sanisera Field School courses: 006, 008, or 010. This will
allow you to better assimilate the essential information that you will
be recording and processing with the software.

This course takes place on a Mediterranean island, among a pristine and unique landscape, surrounded by the sea.

The fieldwork runs 7 hours per day. The day will be divided between
learning mapping techniques, lab work, exercises, lectures, videos and
excursions. For every seven course days there are two days off. The
course is taught in English and Spanish.

Accommodation in the Student Residency in Ciutadella. Two to six per room.

Walking distance to the historic center, port and beaches

Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Morning snack at the Sanisera site.

Accident insurance at the site.

Daily transportation to/from the archaeological fieldwork.

Excursions.

Certificate of participation.

Airfare not included from the student home to/from Menorca (Spain).

Certificates

At
the end of the Field Program, students will receive a certificate of
participation stating the hours and activities of the course.
Participants that perform exceedingly well in the course may receive a
letter of recommendation from our organization upon request.

Spaces available

The course is limited to 5 participants per session. Reservations
are only effective when payment of the registration fee is received. If
for any reason the course is cancelled, payment is returned according
to the field school refund policy.